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| name = Valerie Davidson |
| name = Valerie Davidson |
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| native_name = Nurr'araaluk Amillamarnan |
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| office = President of [[Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium]] |
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| term_start = March 9, 2021 |
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| predecessor = Andy Teuber |
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| office1 = President of [[Alaska Pacific University]] |
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| term_end1 = March 9, 2021 |
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| term_start2 = October 16, 2018 |
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| term_end2 = December 3, 2018 |
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| predecessor2 = [[Byron Mallott]] |
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| successor2 = [[Kevin Meyer (politician)|Kevin Meyer]] |
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| office3 = Commissioner of the [[Alaska Department of Health and Social Services]] |
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| governor3 = Bill Walker |
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| term_start3 = December 1, 2014 |
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| predecessor3 = William Streur |
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| successor3 = Jay Butler |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|5|19}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|5|19}} |
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| birth_place = [[Bethel, Alaska|Bethel]], [[Alaska]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Bethel, Alaska|Bethel]], [[Alaska]], U.S. |
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| education = [[University of Alaska Southeast]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of New Mexico]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
| education = [[University of Alaska Southeast]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of New Mexico]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
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| website = {{url|ltgov.alaska.gov|Official website}} |
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'''Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson'''{{refn|group=nb|Nurr'araaluk is part of Davidson's [[Yup'ik]] name. Her full Yup'ik name is Nurr'araaluk Amillamarnan.<ref name="speech">{{cite news |last1=Annie |first1=Feldt |title=Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position |url=https://www.alaskapublic.org/2018/10/17/lt-gov-davidson-delivers-first-public-speech-in-new-position/ | |
'''Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson'''{{refn|group=nb|Nurr'araaluk is part of Davidson's [[Yup'ik]] name. Her full Yup'ik name is Nurr'araaluk Amillamarnan.<ref name="speech">{{cite news |last1=Annie |first1=Feldt |title=Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position |url=https://www.alaskapublic.org/2018/10/17/lt-gov-davidson-delivers-first-public-speech-in-new-position/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |work=[[Alaska Public Media]] |date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> Nurr'araaluk is also shortened to Nurrii.<ref name="npr2015" />}} (born May 19, 1967<ref name="npr2015">{{cite news |title=Fishing, Cooking And A Yup'ik Upbringing Made Alaska's Health Commissioner |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/01/436327115/fishing-cooking-and-a-yupik-upbringing-made-alaskas-health-commissioner |work=[[Morning Edition]] |publisher=[[National Public Radio]] |date=September 1, 2015 |language=en}}</ref>) is an American politician who briefly served as the 13th [[Lieutenant Governor of Alaska|lieutenant governor of Alaska]], from October to December 2018. She was sworn in after [[Byron Mallott]]'s abrupt resignation from the post on October 16, 2018. In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of [[Alaska Pacific University]], the first woman to serve as the university's president.<ref name="Alaska Pacific University">{{cite web|title = Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Named Alaska Pacific University President|date = March 24, 2020|url = https://www.alaskapacific.edu/valerie-nurraraaluk-davidson-named-alaska-pacific-university-president/|work = Alaska Pacific University | access-date = September 27, 2020}}</ref> She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University to become interim president of the [[Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium]] in March 2021. Her presidency of the Consortium became permanent in June of the same year and she resigned from Alaska Pacific University at that time. Davidson later became CEO of the Consortium as well. She left the Consortium in May 2024. |
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==Early and personal life== |
==Early and personal life== |
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Davidson was born in Bethel, Alaska. Her mother is |
Davidson was born in Bethel, Alaska. Her mother is [[Yup'ik]], and her father is originally from [[Port Orchard]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]].<ref name="speech" /> She grew up both in Bethel and the nearby [[Aniak, Alaska|Aniak]]. Davidson is an enrolled tribal member of the [[Orutsararmiut Native Council]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Valerie "Nurr'araaluk" Davidson |url=http://www.csteconference.org/2016/speakers/valerie-nurraraaluk-davidson/ |publisher=[[CTSE]] |access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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In 1992, Davidson graduated from [[University of Alaska Southeast]] with a [[Bachelor of Education]].<ref name="resume" /> Davidson also holds a [[Juris Doctor|degree in law]] from the [[University of New Mexico]], obtained in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ltgov.alaska.gov/ |title=Lieutenant Governor Valerie Davidson |website=Alaska.gov | |
In 1992, Davidson graduated from [[University of Alaska Southeast]] with a [[Bachelor of Education]].<ref name="resume" /> Davidson also holds a [[Juris Doctor|degree in law]] from the [[University of New Mexico]], obtained in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ltgov.alaska.gov/ |title=Lieutenant Governor Valerie Davidson |website=Alaska.gov |access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref><ref name="resume" /><ref name="npr2015" /> After she graduated, she worked as a lawyer for the [[Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium]].<ref name="npr2015" /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Davidson has previously served as Senior Director of Legal |
Davidson has previously served as Senior Director of Legal and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,<ref name="resume">{{cite web |title=Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Resume |url=http://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=29&docid=3951 |website=[[Alaska Legislature]] official website |format=PDF |access-date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> and as Chair of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group to the [[Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]] for ten years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alaska Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson |url=https://ltgov.alaska.gov/ |website=ltgov.alaska.gov |publisher=State of Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor |access-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref> Part of her work there included getting veterans in rural areas access to healthcare through tribal clinics, and creating rural dental clinic programs employing [[mid-level practitioner|mid-level dental professionals]] to improve access to dental care.<ref name="adn" /> |
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In December 2014, Davidson was appointed Commissioner of the [[Alaska Department of Health and Social Services]]<ref>{{cite web |title=AFN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2018 Convention |url=https://www.nativefederation.org/2018/09/afn-announces-keynote-speaker-for-2018-convention/ |publisher=[[Alaska Federation of Natives]] | |
In December 2014, Davidson was appointed Commissioner of the [[Alaska Department of Health and Social Services]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AFN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2018 Convention |url=https://www.nativefederation.org/2018/09/afn-announces-keynote-speaker-for-2018-convention/ |publisher=[[Alaska Federation of Natives]] |access-date=17 October 2018 |location=Anchorage, Alaska |date=September 2018}}</ref><ref name="adn">{{cite news |last1=DeMarban |first1=Alex |title=Valerie Davidson, Alaska's new lieutenant governor, has a long history fighting for Native issues |url=https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/rural-alaska/2018/10/16/valerie-davidson-alaskas-new-lieutenant-governor-has-long-history-fighting-for-native-issues/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |work=[[Anchorage Daily News]] |date=October 17, 2018 |location=Anchorage, Alaska}}</ref> During her tenure there, she worked on Alaska's [[Medicaid expansion]] alongside Governor Walker.<ref name="npr2015" /> |
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On October 16, 2018, Davidson was sworn in as lieutenant governor after an emergency cabinet meeting in the wake of [[Byron Mallott|Byron Mallott's resignation]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kitchenman |first1=Andrew |title=Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns after 'inappropriate comments' |url=https://www.ktoo.org/2018/10/16/lt-gov-mallott-resigns-after-inappropriate-comments/ | |
On October 16, 2018, Davidson was sworn in as lieutenant governor after an emergency cabinet meeting in the wake of [[Byron Mallott|Byron Mallott's resignation]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kitchenman |first1=Andrew |title=Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns after 'inappropriate comments' |url=https://www.ktoo.org/2018/10/16/lt-gov-mallott-resigns-after-inappropriate-comments/ |access-date=October 22, 2018 |work=KTOO |publisher=[[Alaska Public Media]] |date=October 16, 2018}}</ref> She is Alaska’s first female Alaska Native lieutenant governor.<ref>{{cite web|author=James Brooks |url=https://www.juneauempire.com/news/new-lieutenant-governor-opens-alaska-federation-of-natives-conference/ |title=New lieutenant governor opens Alaska Federation of Natives conference |publisher=Juneau Empire |access-date=October 19, 2018}}</ref> Upon being sworn in, she briefly became the running mate of incumbent Governor [[Bill Walker (American politician)|Bill Walker]] in his [[Alaska gubernatorial election, 2018|2018 re-election campaign]] before he dropped out of the race on October 19.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zak |first1=Annie |title=Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott abruptly resigns following "inappropriate comments" |url=https://www.adn.com/politics/2018/10/16/alaska-lt-gov-byron-mallott-abruptly-resigns-followiing-inappropriate-comments/ |work=[[Anchorage Daily News]] |date=October 16, 2018 |location=Anchorage, Alaska}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/19/politics/bill-walker-reelection-bid/index.html|title=Alaska Gov. Bill Walker suspends re-election bid|first=Caroline|last=Kelly|work=[[CNN]]|date=October 19, 2018|access-date=October 19, 2018}}</ref> |
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In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of [[Alaska Pacific University]]. She was the first woman to serve as president of the university.<ref name="Alaska Pacific University"/> |
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On March 12, 2021 Davidson was named interim president of the [[Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium]]. She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University at that time.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hollander |first=Zaz|date=March 13, 2021 |title=APU President Valerie Davidson named interim head of Alaska’s largest tribal health organization|url=https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2021/03/13/apu-president-valerie-davidson-named-interim-head-of-alaskas-largest-tribal-health-organization/|access-date=August 17, 2021 |website=Anchorage Daily News|language=en-US}}</ref> Davidson's presidency of the Consortium became permanent on June 14, 2021 and she resigned from the presidency of Alaska Pacific University.<ref>{{cite news |last=Berman |first=Annie |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson named president of Alaska’s largest tribal health organization |url=https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2021/06/15/valerie-nurraraaluk-davidson-named-president-of-alaskas-largest-tribal-health-organization/ |work=Anchorage Daily News |access-date=May 10, 2024}}</ref> Three years later, on May 7, 2024 the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium unexpectedly announced that Davidson had left her positions as president and CEO. No explanation was given.<ref>{{cite news |last=McBride |first=Rhonda |date=May 10, 2024 |title=Sudden ANTHC leadership change: Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm |url=https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/10/sudden-anthc-leadership-change-valerie-davidson-no-longer-at-the-helm/ |work=Alaska Public Media |location=Anchorage, Alaska |access-date=May 10, 2024}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 23 November 2024
Valerie Davidson | |
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Nurr'araaluk Amillamarnan | |
President of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | |
Assumed office March 9, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Andy Teuber |
President of Alaska Pacific University | |
In office April 25, 2020 – March 9, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Bob Onders |
Succeeded by | Bob Onders (interim) |
13th Lieutenant Governor of Alaska | |
In office October 16, 2018 – December 3, 2018 | |
Governor | Bill Walker |
Preceded by | Byron Mallott |
Succeeded by | Kevin Meyer |
Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services | |
In office December 1, 2014 – October 16, 2018 | |
Governor | Bill Walker |
Preceded by | William Streur |
Succeeded by | Jay Butler |
Personal details | |
Born | Bethel, Alaska, U.S. | May 19, 1967
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Alaska Southeast (BA) University of New Mexico (JD) |
Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson[nb 1] (born May 19, 1967[2]) is an American politician who briefly served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Alaska, from October to December 2018. She was sworn in after Byron Mallott's abrupt resignation from the post on October 16, 2018. In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University, the first woman to serve as the university's president.[3] She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University to become interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in March 2021. Her presidency of the Consortium became permanent in June of the same year and she resigned from Alaska Pacific University at that time. Davidson later became CEO of the Consortium as well. She left the Consortium in May 2024.
Early and personal life
[edit]Davidson was born in Bethel, Alaska. Her mother is Yup'ik, and her father is originally from Port Orchard, Washington.[1] She grew up both in Bethel and the nearby Aniak. Davidson is an enrolled tribal member of the Orutsararmiut Native Council.[4]
In 1992, Davidson graduated from University of Alaska Southeast with a Bachelor of Education.[5] Davidson also holds a degree in law from the University of New Mexico, obtained in 1998.[6][5][2] After she graduated, she worked as a lawyer for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.[2]
Career
[edit]Davidson has previously served as Senior Director of Legal and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium,[5] and as Chair of the Tribal Technical Advisory Group to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for ten years.[7] Part of her work there included getting veterans in rural areas access to healthcare through tribal clinics, and creating rural dental clinic programs employing mid-level dental professionals to improve access to dental care.[8]
In December 2014, Davidson was appointed Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.[9][8] During her tenure there, she worked on Alaska's Medicaid expansion alongside Governor Walker.[2]
On October 16, 2018, Davidson was sworn in as lieutenant governor after an emergency cabinet meeting in the wake of Byron Mallott's resignation.[10] She is Alaska’s first female Alaska Native lieutenant governor.[11] Upon being sworn in, she briefly became the running mate of incumbent Governor Bill Walker in his 2018 re-election campaign before he dropped out of the race on October 19.[12][13]
In April 2020, Davidson became the 12th president of Alaska Pacific University. She was the first woman to serve as president of the university.[3]
On March 12, 2021 Davidson was named interim president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. She took a leave of absence from Alaska Pacific University at that time.[14] Davidson's presidency of the Consortium became permanent on June 14, 2021 and she resigned from the presidency of Alaska Pacific University.[15] Three years later, on May 7, 2024 the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium unexpectedly announced that Davidson had left her positions as president and CEO. No explanation was given.[16]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Annie, Feldt (October 17, 2018). "Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Fishing, Cooking And A Yup'ik Upbringing Made Alaska's Health Commissioner". Morning Edition. National Public Radio. September 1, 2015.
- ^ a b "Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Named Alaska Pacific University President". Alaska Pacific University. March 24, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "Valerie "Nurr'araaluk" Davidson". CTSE. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson Resume" (PDF). Alaska Legislature official website. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governor Valerie Davidson". Alaska.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "Alaska Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson". ltgov.alaska.gov. State of Alaska Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b DeMarban, Alex (October 17, 2018). "Valerie Davidson, Alaska's new lieutenant governor, has a long history fighting for Native issues". Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage, Alaska. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "AFN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2018 Convention". Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Federation of Natives. September 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Kitchenman, Andrew (October 16, 2018). "Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns after 'inappropriate comments'". KTOO. Alaska Public Media. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ James Brooks. "New lieutenant governor opens Alaska Federation of Natives conference". Juneau Empire. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ Zak, Annie (October 16, 2018). "Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott abruptly resigns following "inappropriate comments"". Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage, Alaska.
- ^ Kelly, Caroline (October 19, 2018). "Alaska Gov. Bill Walker suspends re-election bid". CNN. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ Hollander, Zaz (March 13, 2021). "APU President Valerie Davidson named interim head of Alaska's largest tribal health organization". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Berman, Annie (June 15, 2021). "Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson named president of Alaska's largest tribal health organization". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ McBride, Rhonda (May 10, 2024). "Sudden ANTHC leadership change: Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm". Alaska Public Media. Anchorage, Alaska. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
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- 21st-century Alaska politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
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- Alaska independents
- Alaska Native women
- Inuit politicians
- Lieutenant governors of Alaska
- Living people
- People from Bethel, Alaska
- University of Alaska Southeast alumni
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- Women state constitutional officers of Alaska
- Yupik people
- Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council